The personal sized envelope was addressed to The Shamrock Animal Fund. It wore the typical return address sticker. I tore open the seal and found a check with a note attached on a pin post-it. The note explained the sender was not able to attend the upcoming Shamrock's Celebration, but she wanted to invite someone else to attend in her place. It's those little instances of thoughtfulness that touch me as our journey begins in this not-for-profit foundation.
As much as Jamie and I appreciate the support of family, friends and acquaintances it is the random acts of kindness from strangers that hit home. The ten dollar donations, the $25 tucked into an envelope or even a note or e-mail offering to volunteer their time and talent to help our fledgling effort to assist animals in need of veterinary care.
Then there are the animals. Before we have officially taken in our first dollar we have had inquiries from people feeling the pinch of paying the bill to help these beloved members of their family. One man has a Dachsund who needs spinal surgery. Another family has a pit bull who is hoping for some help. We're not yet up and running to assist, but it's clear the need exists.
One woman was so enthusiastic about coming to our event she left a message on my voicemail asking for someone to contact her, but never left a phone number. Mary Jo, if you read this call back with your number. We'd love to have you join us at Shamrock's Celebration.
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